This was not something the New York Mets envisioned so early in the season. After dropping their series opener to the Chicago Cubs on Friday, 12-4, the Mets have now lost nine straight games for the first time since 2004. — SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 17, 2026 Once again, New York fell behind early after Kodai Senga allowed four runs in the bottom of the first inning, including a three-run homer. And while the Mets' offense seemed to come alive a bit when they answered with three runs in the top of the second inning to cut the deficit to 4-3, Senga allowed a two-run homer in the bottom half of the frame, extending Chicago's lead to 6-3. He would exit the game in the fourth inning, lasting just 3.1 innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Miscues on defense were also the story of the game as Brett Baty, who was playing in just his sixth game at first base this season, committed two errors in the fourth inning, costing the Mets a run.…